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Y777 PCS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

267,917 mi
Last recorded267,917 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY777 PCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 267,917 miles

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted in clips. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted in clips. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged/distorted/corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar assembly corroding heavily in places

Pass 25 Feb 2026 148,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/pitted in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 17% efficiency.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake shoes dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside light unit. Beam pattern slightly poor. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Amber coloured coating heavily deteriorated/white light showing through in places. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 267,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Not reflective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Not reflective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted in clips. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie rod, inside rack gaiter. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted in clips. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged/distorted/corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar assembly corroding heavily in places

Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,081 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 254,721 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged/distorted/corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle, differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar assembly corroding heavily in places

Fail 17 Feb 2025 254,690 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged/distorted/corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle, differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar assembly corroding heavily in places

Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,289 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 239,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes heavily corroded/pitted in clips, by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle diff pinion and back plate seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 239,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes heavily corroded/pitted in clips, by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle diff pinion and back plate seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 96,359 miles

Nearside Front side mirror casing slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm cracking/perishing on outer wall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both tyres are at 3mm slightly cracking/perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2023 96,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side mirror casing slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm cracking/perishing on outer wall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both tyres are at 3mm slightly cracking/perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2023 218,152 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2022 198,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 65,590 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 174,567 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,103 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 53,103 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,505 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2020 150,387 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 44,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2019 129,106 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2019 129,106 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working tapped to illuminate. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 35,024 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 110,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced offside and nearside lenses cracked (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,753 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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Y777 PCS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y777 PCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y777 PCS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 February 2016.

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